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2021 Cannondale Topstone Carbon vs 2021 Cannondale SuperX

The 46 is the Cannondale SuperX size closest to your XS Cannondale Topstone Carbon. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Cannondale SuperX

Compared with the Cannondale Topstone Carbon in XS, the Cannondale SuperX in 46 places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−3 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−3 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+3 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+7 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2021 Cannondale Topstone Carbon (XS) and 2021 Cannondale SuperX (46), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Cannondale Topstone Carbon is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cannondale SuperX is the colored outline on top.J 999

Cannondale Topstone Carbon, XSCannondale SuperX, 46Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale Topstone Carbon XSCannondale SuperX 46Difference
Reach368365−3 mm
Stack518515−3 mm
Head tube angle7070±0.0°
Seat tube angle73.174.6+1.5°
Effective top tube525507−18 mm
Chainstay length415422+7 mm
Wheelbase9991002+3 mm
BB drop6970+1 mm
BB height273280+7 mm
Standover715743+28 mm
Seat tube length410449+39 mm
Head tube length9793−4 mm

Differences are the Cannondale SuperX minus the Cannondale Topstone Carbon. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale Topstone Carbon, 2021 Cannondale SuperX.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale Topstone CarbonCannondale SuperX

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartCannondale Topstone Carbon2Cannondale SuperX1
FrameCannondale BallisTecCannondale BallisTec
ForkBallisTecBallisTec
ShifterShimano GRX RX800Shimano GRX RX800
DerailleurShimano GRX RX800, Shimano GRX RX810Shimano GRX RX800, Shimano GRX RX810
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano 105
ChainShimano HG701KMC X11
CranksetHollowGramHollowGram
PedalsNotNot
TireWTB Riddler TCSWTB Nano TCS
RimHollowGram 22not listed
BrakeShimano GRX RX800Shimano GRX RX800
Bar tapeCannondale TapeCannondale Tape
SeatpostHollowGram SAVEnot listed
SaddleFabric ScoopFabric Scoop
Bottom bracketnot listedCannondale PressFit30

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